Is there such a thing in revolvers? If so how do you determine how much is too much?
I was looking at a revolver loaded with empty cases from the side and when holding it up against light noticed that there is space between the base of the cases and the ... what do you call where the firing pin exits from in revolvers? breech face? I'm pretty sure it gets slightly larger in the battery or firing lockup position as the cylinder moves forward slightly. I understand that if there were no space back there then the cylinder would have a hard time spinning, but what's the upper limit on this clearance?
I was looking at a revolver loaded with empty cases from the side and when holding it up against light noticed that there is space between the base of the cases and the ... what do you call where the firing pin exits from in revolvers? breech face? I'm pretty sure it gets slightly larger in the battery or firing lockup position as the cylinder moves forward slightly. I understand that if there were no space back there then the cylinder would have a hard time spinning, but what's the upper limit on this clearance?